Brownie Cookies

cream cheese, (full-fat, at room temperature)

unsalted butter, (at room temperature)

large egg, (at room temperature)

vanilla extract

package (3.7 to 3.9* ounces) chocolate fudge pudding mix, (unprepared)

package (18.3 ounces) chocolate fudge brownie mix, (unprepared (I like Betty Crocker Fudge Brownie Mix best for these cookies))

milk chocolate chips ((semi-sweet, dark, or white chips will work -- use your favorite!))

Optional: sprinkle of sea salt (such as fleur de sel) if you like salty sweet!